Naughty Nice [chapter 3] Apr 2026

"You’re being too quiet," Marcus said, his voice dropping an octave. He didn’t look up from the ledger. "It makes me think you’re actually considering the 'Nice' route. We discussed this, El. Nice doesn't pay the lease on this building."

Marcus reached out, his hand covering hers. His grip was firm, grounding, and entirely too comfortable. Naughty Nice [Chapter 3]

Elena felt the last of her hesitation dissolve, replaced by a cold, sharp adrenaline. She pulled the folder toward her and clicked her own pen. "You’re being too quiet," Marcus said, his voice

Elena looked at the file folder sitting between them. It was labeled Project Kringle —a name so wholesome it made her stomach turn. Inside were the routing numbers that shouldn't exist and the signatures she had forged with a shaking hand just three hours ago. We discussed this, El